Blackend Tuna Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tuna Preparation
Blackening Spice Blend
Method
Tuna Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Tuna
In a shallow dish, combine olive oil and lemon juice. Add the tuna steaks and coat them well with the mixture. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Blackening Spice Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Spice Blend
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Cooking the Tuna
- 3
Heat the Skillet
Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is very hot. This should take about 5 minutes.
- 4
Coat the Tuna
Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Generously coat each side of the tuna steaks with the blackening spice blend.
- 5
Blacken the Tuna
Place the coated tuna steaks in the hot skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached. The outside should be charred, while the inside remains pink.
- 6
Rest and Serve
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
